Secondary Teacher (open to primary trained) New

Teaching Personnel is seeking two dedicated teachers for a Secondary School, with an immediate start. Both teachers can be primary-trained, as the school follows a primary model. One role is for the KS4 class, and the other is for Year 7. Experience in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) is essential. This position is ideal for teachers with experience in SEMH schools, or those who have worked in mainstream settings with SEMH students.

Key details:

• Small class sizes of just 8 students, with full Teaching Assistant (TA) support.
• Located in Nailsea, candidates in the Bristol area will need to have access to a car.
• The students’ needs are exclusively SEMH, with no additional needs such as ASD.

• Job Title: Full-Time Teacher
• Location: Nailsea
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience and references

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Clearance: A current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to undergo a new DBS check
• Experience: Prior teaching experience is preferred, but newly qualified teachers are encouraged to apply if passionate about making a difference

• Small class sizes: A maximum of 8 pupils, allowing for a more personalized teaching approach
• Competitive salary: Reflective of your experience and qualifications, based on the M-scale
• Career progression: Opportunity to initially work with Teaching Personnel, with potential for a permanent contract
• Professional development: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth
• Impactful teaching: Play a key role in shaping the learning experiences of young people with SEMH needs

• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons that meet the specific needs of students
• Create and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to support student success
• Be confident in managing and responding to challenging behavior
• Ideally have experience with SEMH children (desirable but not essential)

This exciting role is available for an immediate start. If you are looking for your next career step, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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